Good Housekeeping Grilling

May 15, 2011

This introduction to grilling covers types of grills, safety, and grilling indoors. Tex-Mex Burgers (featuring lean ground beef, salsa, and chili powder) is a simple recipe for those in a spicy mood, and photos for making patties are included. While cooks will find plenty of traditional grilling fare, such as steaks, ribs, and burgers, there are also recipes for sandwiches like Tomato, Portobello, and Mozzarella Melts and salads (e.g., Thai Beef Salad). Rick Browne's Grilling for All Seasons and Steven Raichlen's How To Grill are also excellent grilling books for beginners.

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June 1, 2011
Backyard chefs can't get enough of their favorite barbecued foods during summer's long evenings. This compilation of grilling recipes appeals to the beginning grill master who wants to wow friends and relatives with simple and straightforward dishes that will delight just about any crowd of any age. Hamburgers include not just unadorned patties of ground beef but ones stuffed with blue cheese or mixed with Mexican salsa. Beyond traditional American dishes, selections from around the world appear, including lots of Thai and Korean specialties that fit perfectly into a grilling repertoire. Important for today's eating habits, the book offers plenty of inspirations for grilling vegetables and even fruits. There are options for cooking indoors when the standard outdoor tactic proves impractical. Most recipes include full-color photographs that not only show the final product but also offer some ideas for garnishes and side dishes to help round out an ideal grilled dinner.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)